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7:00 am ETApprox. 47 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Open PhonesTelephone lines were open for Democratic viewers only to comment on “Are You Concerned ACA ...Telephone lines were open for Democratic viewers only to comment on “Are You Concerned ACA Will Hurt the Party?”

A video clip was shown of President Obama being interviewed November 7, 2013, for NBC News about the Affordable Care Act. A political ad from Americans for Prosperity was shown.

6:32 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 27 min.Atlantic Council of the U.S.Atlantic Council on South Asia InstabilityPanelists talked about a recent report on stability in South Asia, as well as warming relations ...Panelists talked about a recent report on stability in South Asia, as well as warming relations with Iran and the impact on Afghanistan and other regional nations.

7:16 am ETApprox. 42 min.House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and InvestigationsEnvironmental Protection Agency Regulations and Coal IndustryWitnesses testified on the impact of Environmental Protection Agency regulations on the coal ...Witnesses testified on the impact of Environmental Protection Agency regulations on the coal industry. Coal industry advocates from Kentucky, West Virginia, Colorado and Pennsylvania criticized the regulations and said the Obama administration was creating a “war on coal.” Center for American Progress Climate Change Strategy Director Daniel Weiss and Braddock, Pennsylvania, Mayor of John Fetterman spoke in favor of addressing global climate change.

7:47 am ETApprox. 44 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE October 2013 Unemployment
; Danielle Kurtzleben talked about the latest employment numbers that were released the previous ...Danielle Kurtzleben talked about the latest employment numbers that were released the previous day. The economy added 204,000 jobs in October 2013, and unemployment ticked up slightly to 7.3 percent. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications, including telephone lines reserved for the employed, unemployed, and those who had stopped looking for work.

A video clip was shown of President Obama speaking in New Orleans November 7, 2013.

8:02 am ETApprox. 57 min.Marines' Memorial ClubOut of the MountainsDavid Kilcullen talked about his book, Out of the Mountains: The Coming Age of the Urban ...David Kilcullen talked about his book, Out of the Mountains: The Coming Age of the Urban Guerrilla, in which he argues that wars over the next decades will largely be fought in sprawling coastal cities and in underdeveloped areas of the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. He spoke at the Marines' Memorial Club in San Francisco.

7:59 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey PlazaTrauma Room One ReunionTwo members of the Dallas emergency room team who treated President Kennedy after he was shot in ...Two members of the Dallas emergency room team who treated President Kennedy after he was shot in Dallas share their observations of his wounds.

Within six minutes of the shooting in Dealey Plaza, the presidential limousine carrying President John F. Kennedy and Governor John Connally arrived at the Emergency Room entrance to Parkland Memorial Hospital.

8:34 am ETApprox. 44 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Health Care Rollout
; Louise Radnofsky talked about the next issues for the Affordable Care Act, which began its rollout ...Louise Radnofsky talked about the next issues for the Affordable Care Act, which began its rollout October 1, 2013. During the past week, President Obama apologized to people whose health care plans were cancelled, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Centers for Medicare and Mediaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner testified before Senate committees inquiring into the functioning of the HealthCare.gov Web site and dropped insurance plans. Ten Republican senators asked the president to fire Secretary Sebelius over the problems encountered with the rollout. A video clip of her testimony was shown. A video clip of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) being interviewed November 7, 2013, for “Newsmakers” was shown. Ms. Radnofsky responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

Ms. Kelley is the author of nine ...Kitty Kelley talked about her life and career.

Ms. Kelley is the author of nine non-fiction books: Jackie Oh!, Elizabeth Taylor: The Last Star, His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan: The Unauthorized Biography, The Royals, The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty, Oprah: A Biography, Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tretick’s Images of the Kennedys, and Let Freedom Ring: Stanley Tretick’s Iconic Images of the March on Washington.

9:05 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 23 min.Old State HouseProclamation of 1763Panelists talked about Great Britain’s Proclamation of 1763, which forbade colonists from ...Panelists talked about Great Britain’s Proclamation of 1763, which forbade colonists from taking Native American lands, and worsened the relationship between the Colonies and Britain.

Part of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years War, Britain’s Proclamation of 1763 forbade American colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains. To the British, the proclamation was a way to prevent the Colonists and Native Americans from starting another costly war. However, many colonists viewed the proclamation as an attempt by the British to keep the colonies from becoming too independent.

9:21 am ETApprox. 37 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE U.N. Disabilities TreatyEric Buehlmann talked about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a treaty ...Eric Buehlmann talked about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a treaty which aims to establish minimum international standards for people with disabilities. The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing earlier in the week on ratifying the treaty. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

12:02 pm ETApprox. 46 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreRoosevelt's Second ActRichard Moe talked about his book, Roosevelt’s Second Act: The Election of 1940 and the ...Richard Moe talked about his book, Roosevelt’s Second Act: The Election of 1940 and the Politics of War, in which he recounts President Franklin Roosevelt’s decision to seek an unprecedented third-term in office. In his book, the author reports that Roosevelt was inspired to run again following the start of World War II and his fear of a roll-back of the New Deal legislation. Richard Moe spoke at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.

10:29 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Eastern District of California Historical SocietyLynette "Squeaky" Fromme TrialPanelists talked about the life and trial of Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, who attempted ...Panelists talked about the life and trial of Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, who attempted to assassinate President Ford in 1975 in Sacramento, California. The Eastern District of California Historical Society hosted the event

10:00 am ETApprox. 2 hr. 39 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeDisabilities Rights and International LawWitnesses testified on the Disability Treaty, a law that, if ratified, would extend Americans' ...Witnesses testified on the Disability Treaty, a law that, if ratified, would extend Americans' disability rights to disabled people in foreign countries.

12:50 pm ETApprox. 51 min.Square BooksMen We ReapedJesmyn Ward talked about her book, Men We Reaped, a memoir about growing up poor in ...Jesmyn Ward talked about her book, Men We Reaped, a memoir about growing up poor in Mississippi and the deaths of five men from her hometown that she was close to, including her younger brother. She talked about the circumstances of their deaths and the role that race, poverty, and a lack of opportunity played in their early demise. Ms. Ward spoke at Square Books in Oxford, Mississippi.

12:00 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 26 min.Illinois Wesleyan UniversityTeam Spirits: Native American Mascots Controversy
; ; Co-editor Springwood talked about his book, Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots ...Co-editor Springwood talked about his book, Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy, published by University of Nebraska Press. The book is about the controversy surrounding professional sports teams' decision to use Native American mascots. Many Native American groups don’t like such mascots because they view them as disrespectful representations of aspects of their culture. Mr. Springwood talked about such teams as the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Washington Redskins. Mr. Springwood was joined on stage by Ms. Harjo, a Native American activist and contributor to Team Spirits. She described her first-hand experience of confronting these mascots on a daily basis, as well as her current legal battle with the National Football League over the Washington Redskins mascot. After the presentation, the two speakers answered questions from members of the audience.

12:45 pm ETApprox. 37 min.Center for Strategic and International StudiesNational Security Challenges
; Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gave the keynote address at the Center for Strategic and ...Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gave the keynote address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' fourth annual Global Security Forum. He talked about the use of drones and the new force posture in Asia.

1:43 pm ETApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN | Book TVIndieBound BestsellersThe IndieBound list of bestselling nonfiction books as of October 31, 2013 was shown. The IndieBound list of bestselling nonfiction books as of October 31, 2013 was shown.

1:28 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.German Historical InstituteLegacy of EmancipationDavid Blight talked about the policy decisions and political struggles that led to the ...David Blight talked about the policy decisions and political struggles that led to the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War. He spoke about the political maneuvering that occurred during the Civil War, and the motivations behind Abraham Lincoln’s decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. He also recounted the reactions to the Proclamation, from northern abolitionists, to southern slave holders, to the slaves themselves. The German Historical Institute in Washington, DC hosted this event as part of a lecture series on how societies around the world abolished slavery.

1:24 pm ETApprox. 2 hr. 28 min.Senate Armed Services CommitteeSequestration and National DefenseArmy, Air Force, Marine, and Navy chiefs testified on the impact of sequestration budget cuts to ...Army, Air Force, Marine, and Navy chiefs testified on the impact of sequestration budget cuts to national defense programs. They warned the cuts would compromise the military’s ability to defend the country and could cause higher casualties.

1:45 pm ETApprox. 31 min.Rotary Club | Wichita, KSWillard Garvey: An Epic LifeMaura McEnaney talked about her book, Willard Garvey: An Epic Life, in which she recounts ...Maura McEnaney talked about her book, Willard Garvey: An Epic Life, in which she recounts the life of the late entrepreneur Willard Garvey, who financed housing projects throughout the world and championed privatization and a limited government. Ms. McEnaney spoke at the Botanica Gardens in Wichita, Kansas.

3:00 pm ETApprox. 29 min.C-SPAN | American History TVBirmingham Civil Rights InstituteAhmad Ward, Education and Exhibitions Director at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, toured ...Ahmad Ward, Education and Exhibitions Director at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, toured the institute and talked about civil rights history. He spoke about such exhibits as the bars and door from the jail cell in Birmingham where in 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his noted “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” and the “tank” used by the Birmingham Police Department to suppress civil rights demonstrators in the 1960s.

2:16 pm ETApprox. 33 min.Norfolk, VA | Fire DepartmentFlames and Smoke VisibleD.S. Lliteras talked about his book, Flames and Smoke Visible, in which he discusses the ...D.S. Lliteras talked about his book, Flames and Smoke Visible, in which he discusses the hazards of being a firefighter and shares his experiences on the job. He spoke at the Norfolk Fire Department Fire Station Number 1 in Norfolk, Virginia.

3:30 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public AffairsKennedy Vietnam Tapes
; Marc Selverstone talked about President Kennedy’s views on America’s involvement in ...Marc Selverstone talked about President Kennedy’s views on America’s involvement in Vietnam. 260 hours of President Kennedy’s recorded oval office conversations have been released. 25 of the tapes are conversations related to the situation in Vietnam

3:57 pm ETApprox. 4 min.Republican PartyWeekly Republican AddressRepresentative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about ...Representative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about frustrations with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and shared stories from constituents who had had their health insurance canceled or their premiums increased as a result of the new health care law.

2:51 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureHarlem Nocturne
; Farah Griffin, African-American studies professor at Columbia University, talked about her book, ...Farah Griffin, African-American studies professor at Columbia University, talked about her book, Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists & Progressive Politics During World War II, in which she examines Harlem, New York in the early 1940s and the progressive politics that marked the era, which, according to the author, set the groundwork for the Civil Rights movement. In her book, Ms. Griffin especially focuses on the efforts of three African-American artists, Ann Petry, Pearl Primus, and Mary Lou Williams, whose work challenged the social and political status quo of the time. Farah Griffin spoke with author and historian Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City.

4:55 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Kansas City (MO) Public LibraryTo Marry an English LordCarol Wallace talked about late 19th and early 20th century American heiresses who married English ...Carol Wallace talked about late 19th and early 20th century American heiresses who married English Lords to improve their own social status. She is the co-author of the book To Marry an English Lord, which was used as a reference for the BBC television show, “Downton Abbey.”

4:02 pm ETApprox. 4 min.C-SPANHumberto Sanchez on Congressional AgendaHumberto Sanchez was interviewed by Skype about the congressional agenda. He talked about the ...Humberto Sanchez was interviewed by Skype about the congressional agenda. He talked about the issues facing the budget conferees.

4:10 pm ETApprox. 1 min.C-SPAN | Book TVNew Books Being PublishedA list of books being released the week of November 11, 2013 was shown. A list of books being released the week of November 11, 2013 was shown.

5:58 pm ETApprox. 58 min.Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier Hood's Texas Brigade in 1863History professor Susannah Ural talked about Confederate General John Bell Hood’s Texas ...History professor Susannah Ural talked about Confederate General John Bell Hood’s Texas Brigade in 1863. She tracks the unit’s progression, and uses examples from the soldiers' own words to convey their thoughts around the mid-point of the war. Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, Virginia hosted this event as part of their annual Civil War Symposium.

4:09 pm ETApprox. 38 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalRenewable Energy Politics and Policy
; ; Ben Geman and Nick Juliano talked about renewable energy, including types and market share in ...Ben Geman and Nick Juliano talked about renewable energy, including types and market share in relation to fossil fuels, and the policy and political forces shaping the industry. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program.

4:15 pm ETApprox. 58 min.National Press Club | Journalism Institute Shooting Straight
; CNN host Piers Morgan talked about his book, Shooting Straight, in which he discusses his ...CNN host Piers Morgan talked about his book, Shooting Straight, in which he discusses his career in journalism and provides his views on topics such as gun control, gay marriage, and religion. Mr. Morgan spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.

6:57 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Ford's Theatre,Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryAbusing Lincoln's LegacyPanelists talked about the use, and abuse, of Lincoln’s legacy in today’s Washington. ...Panelists talked about the use, and abuse, of Lincoln’s legacy in today’s Washington. This event was co-sponsored by Ford’s Theatre and was part of the “Understanding Lincoln” online course offered by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the House Divided Project at Dickinson College.

C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program.

5:14 pm ETApprox. 39 min.Wetumpka Tea PartyThe American BoomerangNick Adams talked about his book, The American Boomerang, in which he argues that the U.S. ...Nick Adams talked about his book, The American Boomerang, in which he argues that the U.S. will continue to dominate both economically and militarily through the next century. He says that Americans have a boomerang spirit that will overcome all the doom and gloom being expressed about the country today. Mr. Adams spoke at Wetumpka Civic Center in Alabama at an event hosted by the Wetumpka Tea Party.

8:01 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Connecticut College | History DepartmentAfrican Americans in the 1920sConnecticut College professor David Canton talked about the lives of African Americans in the ...Connecticut College professor David Canton talked about the lives of African Americans in the 1920s. His lecture focused on the leaders, publications, and events that made up a turbulent era for race relations in America. Professor Canton spoke about African American leaders such as A. Philip Randolph, Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois, and discussed major events, including the Great Migration, the re-birth of the Ku Klux Klan, and the 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma race riots.

5:22 pm ETApprox. 26 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalSolar Energy
; Joseph Desmond talked about a project his company’s jointly-owned Ivanpah project, which was ...Joseph Desmond talked about a project his company’s jointly-owned Ivanpah project, which was set to be the world’s largest solar project when completed. Other topics included federal support that went into Ivanpah and the state of the U.S. solar energy industry. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

6:00 pm ETApprox. 57 min.C-SPANThe Informant: A True Story: Part 2
; Kurt Eichenwald continued to talk about his book The Informant: A True Story, published by ...Kurt Eichenwald continued to talk about his book The Informant: A True Story, published by Broadway Books. The book is about a six-year FBI investigation of an international price-fixing conspiracy by Archer Daniels Midland that focuses on the key informant, Mark Whitacre. Mr. Eichenwald talked about the complications to this mid-1990s scandal when the government discovered that its source, a senior executive at the firm, was involved in his own illegal activity.

5:49 pm ETApprox. 28 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalWind Energy
; Elizabeth Salerno talked about a report from her American Wind Energy Association group that ...Elizabeth Salerno talked about a report from her American Wind Energy Association group that suggested the wind industry experienced a “painful slowdown” in early 2013. She explained federal tax policy uncertainty that her group blamed for the slowdown and responded to arguments from groups who wanted to end federal tax subsidies for wind. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

6:58 pm ETApprox. 1 min.C-SPAN | Book TV2008 Book AwardsA list of award-winning books from the year 2008 was shown. A list of award-winning books from the year 2008 was shown.

10:00 pm ETApprox. 57 min.Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier Hood's Texas Brigade in 1863History professor Susannah Ural talked about Confederate General John Bell Hood’s Texas ...History professor Susannah Ural talked about Confederate General John Bell Hood’s Texas Brigade in 1863. She tracks the unit’s progression, and uses examples from the soldiers' own words to convey their thoughts around the mid-point of the war. Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, Virginia hosted this event as part of their annual Civil War Symposium.

7:00 pm ETApprox. 59 min.Council of the AmericasLatino Americans
; Ray Suarez talked about his book, Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a ...Ray Suarez talked about his book, Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation, in which he discusses the history of Latinos in America going back 500 years. The book is a companion volume to a PBS documentary series. Mr. Suarez spoke at an event hosted by the Council of the Americas.

10:59 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Ford's Theatre,Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryAbusing Lincoln's LegacyPanelists talked about the use, and abuse, of Lincoln’s legacy in today’s Washington. ...Panelists talked about the use, and abuse, of Lincoln’s legacy in today’s Washington. This event was co-sponsored by Ford’s Theatre and was part of the “Understanding Lincoln” online course offered by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the House Divided Project at Dickinson College.

6:23 pm ETApprox. 4 min.Republican PartyWeekly Republican AddressRepresentative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about ...Representative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about frustrations with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and shared stories from constituents who had had their health insurance canceled or their premiums increased as a result of the new health care law.

8:00 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Nixon Presidential Library and MuseumNever Trust a Liberal Over 3-Especially a RepublicanAnn Coulter talked about her book, Never Trust a Liberal Over 3-Especially a Republican, a ...Ann Coulter talked about her book, Never Trust a Liberal Over 3-Especially a Republican, a collection of essays on politics, culture, and the media. She spoke at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California.

12:01 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Connecticut College | History DepartmentAfrican Americans in the 1920sConnecticut College professor David Canton talked about the lives of African Americans in the ...Connecticut College professor David Canton talked about the lives of African Americans in the 1920s. His lecture focused on the leaders, publications, and events that made up a turbulent era for race relations in America. Professor Canton spoke about African American leaders such as A. Philip Randolph, Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois, and discussed major events, including the Great Migration, the re-birth of the Ku Klux Klan, and the 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma race riots.

6:30 pm ETApprox. 28 min.C-SPAN | CommunicatorsFederal Communications Commission Agenda
; Sam Gustin talked by remote video from New York City about his recent Time magazine article ...Sam Gustin talked by remote video from New York City about his recent Time magazine article on the challenges facing Tom Wheeler, the new Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Video clips were shown of his Senate confirmation hearing. He also talked about Michael O’Rielly, the newest Republican FCC commissioner. Other topics included the importance of the upcoming spectrum auction, net neutrality, and the commission’s role in campaign financing and the IP transition from copper wires to new technologies.

9:12 pm ETApprox. 23 min.Daily CallerBook Party for Never Trust a Liberal Over 3-Especially a RepublicanBook TV attended a book party for author Ann Coulter and her book, Never Trust a Liberal Over ...Book TV attended a book party for author Ann Coulter and her book, Never Trust a Liberal Over 3-Especially a Republican, held at the offices of the The Daily Caller in Washington, D.C. Ms. Coulter signed copies of her latest book and spoke with attendees.

6:59 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.C-SPAN,White House Historical AssociationFirst Lady Mamie EisenhowerMarilyn Holt and Edith Mayo talked about the life and influence of first lady Mamie Eisenhower and ...Marilyn Holt and Edith Mayo talked about the life and influence of first lady Mamie Eisenhower and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the perception of Mamie Eisenhower as an icon of the 1950s woman. She held only one press conference as first lady but was an active campaigner. She was popular even before the presidency and was on best-dressed lists as a general’s wife. She managed their domestic life and the White House, including a record number of state visits. Live video was shown of Alyce Evans giving Peter Slen a tour of the Eisenhower’s only home at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In video clips, William Snyder displayed artifacts at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas.

Film and television clips were shown, including from a 1956 CBS special, a 1979 ABC News “20/20” interview with Barbara Walters, and a 1956 campaign ad.

This was the 25th episode in the C-SPAN series “First Ladies: Influence and Image.”

9:47 pm ETApprox. 1 min.C-SPAN | Book TVNew Books Being PublishedA list of books being released the week of November 11, 2013 was shown. A list of books being released the week of November 11, 2013 was shown.

2:00 am ETApprox. 29 min.C-SPAN | American History TVBirmingham Civil Rights InstituteAhmad Ward, Education and Exhibitions Director at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, toured ...Ahmad Ward, Education and Exhibitions Director at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, toured the institute and talked about civil rights history. He spoke about such exhibits as the bars and door from the jail cell in Birmingham where in 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his noted “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” and the “tank” used by the Birmingham Police Department to suppress civil rights demonstrators in the 1960s.

8:34 pm ETApprox. 55 min.National Press Club | Luncheon SpeechChildren's Education and Stress
; Goldie Hawn talked about the impact of various stresses on how children learn, and the research ...Goldie Hawn talked about the impact of various stresses on how children learn, and the research done by her MindUP Foundation. The foundation was created to develop children’s social and emotional skills by improving their focus and the classroom environment. She told stories from her own childhood and challenges in school, comparing her own experiences with the challenges and fears that contemporary children face. After her speech, she answered written questions from audience members.

9:48 pm ETApprox. 9 min.National Book FestivalInterview with Jeff ChuJeff Chu talked about his memoir, Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian’s ...Jeff Chu talked about his memoir, Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America. He was interviewed at the 2013 National Book Festival, held by the Library of Congress on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

2:30 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public AffairsKennedy Vietnam Tapes
; Marc Selverstone talked about President Kennedy’s views on America’s involvement in ...Marc Selverstone talked about President Kennedy’s views on America’s involvement in Vietnam. 260 hours of President Kennedy’s recorded oval office conversations have been released. 25 of the tapes are conversations related to the situation in Vietnam

9:30 pm ETApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN | NewsmakersNewsmakers with Senator Charles GrassleySenator Charles Grassley (R-IA) talked about some of the main issues in Congress. They included ...Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) talked about some of the main issues in Congress. They included the Farm Bill and Congress’s questioning of the Affordable Care Act and of National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance practices. He talked about challenges facing the Budget Conference Committee that had a December 13, 2013, deadline to produce a budget to be sent to both houses as part of the deal to end a federal government shutdown and avoid default. He also talked about Republican politics after the elections that Tuesday. After the interview, the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

10:01 pm ETApprox. 58 min.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words with Husain Haqqani
; Ambassador Husain Haqqani, who has often been at the center of the diplomatic struggles between ...Ambassador Husain Haqqani, who has often been at the center of the diplomatic struggles between the U.S. and Pakistan, talked about his book, Magnificent Delusions: Pakistan, the United States, and an Epic History of Misunderstanding, in which he shares his insight on the relationship between two allies who he says view each other with mutual distrust and incomprehension. He spoke with Lisa Curtis, previously in charge of South Asian affairs for former Chair of the the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Richard Lugar and current senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Asian Studies Center.

3:56 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Kansas City (MO) Public LibraryTo Marry an English LordCarol Wallace talked about late 19th and early 20th century American heiresses who married English ...Carol Wallace talked about late 19th and early 20th century American heiresses who married English Lords to improve their own social status. She is the co-author of the book To Marry an English Lord, which was used as a reference for the BBC television show, “Downton Abbey.”

9:34 pm ETApprox. 58 min.Paulson Institute,University of Chicago Institute of PoliticsPolitical Response to 2008 Financial CrisisA panel discussion was held analyzing the political response to the 2008 economic crisis and the ...A panel discussion was held analyzing the political response to the 2008 economic crisis and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the $700 billion program intended to stabilize the financial markets. Among the speakers was former House Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank, who said the TARP program stands as the most highly successful but wildly unpopular thing the government has ever done. Andrew Ross Sorkin moderated.

“The Politics of the Crisis Response” was part of “Five Years Later: A Financial Crisis Symposium” held at Venue SIX10 at the Spertus Institute, by the University of Chicago’s The Institute of Politics and the Paulson Institute.

10:59 pm ETApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN | Book TV2008 Books PublishedA list of books published in 2008 was shown. A list of books published in 2008 was shown.

5:00 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 26 min.Illinois Wesleyan UniversityTeam Spirits: Native American Mascots Controversy
; ; Co-editor Springwood talked about his book, Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots ...Co-editor Springwood talked about his book, Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy, published by University of Nebraska Press. The book is about the controversy surrounding professional sports teams' decision to use Native American mascots. Many Native American groups don’t like such mascots because they view them as disrespectful representations of aspects of their culture. Mr. Springwood talked about such teams as the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Washington Redskins. Mr. Springwood was joined on stage by Ms. Harjo, a Native American activist and contributor to Team Spirits. She described her first-hand experience of confronting these mascots on a daily basis, as well as her current legal battle with the National Football League over the Washington Redskins mascot. After the presentation, the two speakers answered questions from members of the audience.

10:35 pm ETApprox. 45 min.U.S. News and World ReportFuture of HospitalsPanelists talked about some of the challenges facing hospitals. Panelists talked about some of the challenges facing hospitals.

11:03 pm ETApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Free Library of PhiladelphiaDavid and Goliath
; Malcolm Gladwell talked about his book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of ...Malcolm Gladwell talked about his book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, in which he discusses the power of underdogs and why they often succeed. In his book, he applies his findings to the conflict in Ireland, the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and other events in history. Mr. Gladwell spoke at the Free Library of Philadelphia.

6:28 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.German Historical InstituteLegacy of EmancipationDavid Blight talked about the policy decisions and political struggles that led to the ...David Blight talked about the policy decisions and political struggles that led to the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War. He spoke about the political maneuvering that occurred during the Civil War, and the motivations behind Abraham Lincoln’s decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. He also recounted the reactions to the Proclamation, from northern abolitionists, to southern slave holders, to the slaves themselves. The German Historical Institute in Washington, DC hosted this event as part of a lecture series on how societies around the world abolished slavery.

12:16 am ETApprox. 47 min.Mechanics' InstituteFinding the Dragon Lady
; Monique Demery talked about her book, Finding the Dragon Lady: The Mystery of Vietnam’s ...Monique Demery talked about her book, Finding the Dragon Lady: The Mystery of Vietnam’s Madame Nhu, in which she recounts the 1963 coup in South Vietnam that led to the execution of President Ngo Dinh Diem and the exile of de facto first lady Madame Nhu. Monique Demery spoke with author and journalist Andrew Lam at the Mechanics' Institute in San Francisco.

11:25 pm ETApprox. 4 min.Republican PartyWeekly Republican AddressRepresentative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about ...Representative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about frustrations with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and shared stories from constituents who had had their health insurance canceled or their premiums increased as a result of the new health care law.

1:04 am ETApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN | Book TV2008 New York Times Best BooksA list of the New York Times bestselling books from the year 2008 was shown. A list of the New York Times bestselling books from the year 2008 was shown.

11:31 pm ETApprox. 4 min.C-SPANHumberto Sanchez on Congressional AgendaHumberto Sanchez was interviewed by Skype about the congressional agenda. He talked about the ...Humberto Sanchez was interviewed by Skype about the congressional agenda. He talked about the issues facing the budget conferees.

1:15 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.New America New York CityThe Smartest Kids in the WorldAmanda Ripley talked about her book, The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That ...Amanda Ripley talked about her book, The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way, in which she profiles three American students who moved to three different countries, Finland, South Korea, and Poland, where education is taken very seriously. In these countries, says Ripley, almost every child is smart and ready to become productive members of the modern economy, a reality that did not exist in any of the three countries only a few decades ago. She spoke at New America New York City.

11:36 pm ETApprox. 55 min.National Press Club | Luncheon SpeechChildren's Education and Stress
; Goldie Hawn talked about the impact of various stresses on how children learn, and the research ...Goldie Hawn talked about the impact of various stresses on how children learn, and the research done by her MindUP Foundation. The foundation was created to develop children’s social and emotional skills by improving their focus and the classroom environment. She told stories from her own childhood and challenges in school, comparing her own experiences with the challenges and fears that contemporary children face. After her speech, she answered written questions from audience members.

2:23 am ETApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN | Book TVIndieBound BestsellersThe IndieBound list of bestselling nonfiction books as of October 31, 2013 was shown. The IndieBound list of bestselling nonfiction books as of October 31, 2013 was shown.

12:34 am ETApprox. 58 min.Paulson Institute,University of Chicago Institute of PoliticsPolitical Response to 2008 Financial CrisisA panel discussion was held analyzing the political response to the 2008 economic crisis and the ...A panel discussion was held analyzing the political response to the 2008 economic crisis and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the $700 billion program intended to stabilize the financial markets. Among the speakers was former House Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank, who said the TARP program stands as the most highly successful but wildly unpopular thing the government has ever done. Andrew Ross Sorkin moderated.

“The Politics of the Crisis Response” was part of “Five Years Later: A Financial Crisis Symposium” held at Venue SIX10 at the Spertus Institute, by the University of Chicago’s The Institute of Politics and the Paulson Institute.

2:31 am ETApprox. 33 min.Norfolk, VA | Fire DepartmentFlames and Smoke VisibleD.S. Lliteras talked about his book, Flames and Smoke Visible, in which he discusses the ...D.S. Lliteras talked about his book, Flames and Smoke Visible, in which he discusses the hazards of being a firefighter and shares his experiences on the job. He spoke at the Norfolk Fire Department Fire Station Number 1 in Norfolk, Virginia.

1:34 am ETApprox. 45 min.U.S. News and World ReportFuture of HospitalsPanelists talked about some of the challenges facing hospitals. Panelists talked about some of the challenges facing hospitals.

3:06 am ETApprox. 52 min.Southern Festival of BooksCoup
; Keel Hunt talked about his book, Coup: The Day the Democrats Ousted Their Governor, Put Lamar ...Keel Hunt talked about his book, Coup: The Day the Democrats Ousted Their Governor, Put Lamar Alexander in Office Early, and Stopped a Pardon Scandal, in which he recounts the removal of Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton from office in 1979. He spoke at the 2013 Southern Festival of Books, held on October 11-13, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. The festival was sponsored by Humanities Tennessee.

3:59 am ETApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN | Book TV2008 Books PublishedA list of books published in 2008 was shown. A list of books published in 2008 was shown.

2:25 am ETApprox. 4 min.Republican PartyWeekly Republican AddressRepresentative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about ...Representative Todd Young (R-IN) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about frustrations with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and shared stories from constituents who had had their health insurance canceled or their premiums increased as a result of the new health care law.

4:01 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development | Palestine CenterLooking for PalestineNajla Said talked about her book, Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an ...Najla Said talked about her book, Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family, in which she discusses her father, the internationally known scholar Edward Said (1935-2003), and her experiences growing up in New York City as the daughter of Arab-American parents. She delivered the 2013 Edward Said Memorial Lecture, hosted by The Palestine Center in Washington, D.C.

2:30 am ETApprox. 4 min.C-SPANHumberto Sanchez on Congressional AgendaHumberto Sanchez was interviewed by Skype about the congressional agenda. He talked about the ...Humberto Sanchez was interviewed by Skype about the congressional agenda. He talked about the issues facing the budget conferees.

5:03 am ETApprox. 57 min.National Constitution CenterThe Great Dissent
; Thomas Healy, former Supreme Court correspondent for The Baltimore Sun, talked about his ...Thomas Healy, former Supreme Court correspondent for The Baltimore Sun, talked about his book, The Great Dissent: How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind - and Changed the History of Free Speech in America, in which he examines the limited interpretation of the First Amendment during the beginning of the 20th century, and its transformation due to Supreme Court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes' opinion in the 1919 case, Abrams v. United States. The author reported that First Amendment rights were often stifled prior to Holmes' opinion, and the Justice himself was once a skeptic of the right to speak freely. Thomas Healy spoke with Wendell Pritchett, chancellor of Rutgers University-Camden, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

2:35 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 13 min.Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight BoardPrivacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, First Afternoon HearingThe first afternoon session of Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board public hearing on ...The first afternoon session of Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board public hearing on possible changes to the National Security Agency’s (NSA) data collection programs addressed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC). FISCA is the U.S. federal court that oversees intelligence community classified activities, and was established under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). The witnesses were a former FISA court judge and two lawyers who have appeared before the court. Judge Carr suggested introducing another advocate to the process, one to protect the rights of the people. He also talked about having FISA Court decisions appealed to assure the judge made the right decision. James Baker, however, argued that adding more people to the process would risk more leaks.

6:01 am ETApprox. 45 min.Texas Book FestivalPanel Discussion on the State of the Union
; ; George Packer, author of the book, The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, and ...George Packer, author of the book, The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, and Erica Grieder, author of Big, Hot, Cheap, and Right: What America Can Learn from the Strange Genius of Texas, talked about the state of the union. “Where We Went Wrong” was a discussion held at the 2013 Texas Book Festival, held on October 26-27 in Austin, Texas.

3:48 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 28 min.Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight BoardPrivacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, Second Afternoon HearingThe Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board held a public hearing on possible changes to the ...The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board held a public hearing on possible changes to the National Security Agency’s (NSA) data collection programs. In the second afternoon meeting, a former member of Congress, three academics, and a legal expert talked about congressional oversight of the programs and reacted to the first two panels, which dealt with the NSA’s collection of phone and Internet records and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC).

6:47 am ETApprox. 46 min.Reason FoundationThe Idealist
; Nina Munk talked about her book, The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty, ...Nina Munk talked about her book, The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty, in which she chronicles the promise and eventual failure of Jeffrey Sachs' Millennium Village Project that had the end goal of eradicating poverty around the world. She spent 6 years following Jeffrey Sachs and his project team in Africa. During this event, hosted by the Reason Foundation, Ms. Munk spoke with Gene Epstein of Barron’s Financial Weekly.

5:18 am ETApprox. 4 min.Senate Finance CommitteeHealth Insurance ExchangesSecretary Kathleen Sebelius updated the committee on the status of fixing the ongoing difficulties ...Secretary Kathleen Sebelius updated the committee on the status of fixing the ongoing difficulties with the Affordable Care Act’s HealthCare.gov insurance exchanges. She said many improvements had been made, but much more work still needed to be done. In responding to a question as to why she did not decide to shut down the site until all issues were resolved, she that accord to experts' analysis, doing so would not help. She stressed that the site was fixable and not fatally flawed.

5:25 am ETApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural ResourcesWildfire RisksThe deputy chief of the U.S. Forest Service, local officials, and business leaders testified on ...The deputy chief of the U.S. Forest Service, local officials, and business leaders testified on the need to fund projects reducing fire hazards on federal lands.